Rugby League

Rugby League Challenge Cup: Army Handed Home Tie In Second Round

The Army's Kieron Roche prepares to take a late penalty against Oulton Raiders in the Challenge Cup.

The Army's rugby league side have been handed a home tie in the second round of the Challenge Cup.

They are scheduled to take on Skirlaugh at Aldershot on 25 January.

It follows a 26-10 win over National Conference Division One side Oulton Raiders in Aldershot at the weekend.

The @TheChallengeCup 2nd Rd draw has just taken place and @ArmyRugbyLeague have drawn @SkirlaughRL at home. Ties to be played 25/26 Jan 20. More details to follow.....
— Army Rugby League (@ArmyRugbyLeague) January 14, 2020

The current forces rugby league champions ran in four tries against the Raiders through Ryan Watkin and Oliver Toms, as well as a Declan Baines brace.

Kieron Roche provided the other points with the boot, and ensured the Army would have a second-round tie for the first time in two years.